Former CBA Exec joins Suncorp as Chief Legal Officer
Suncorp has announced that Kate Olgers will join the team as chief legal officer, effective 17 October 2016.
Olgers is currently executive general manager, legal for Commonwealth Bank's Wealth Management and Technology divisions. Prior to this she was general counsel for NAB's Banking, Products and Markets divisions.
She has more than 25 years' experience in legal and financial services, including as a partner of international law firm Allens Arthur Robinson and as a founding principal of start-up AdventBalance Lawyers, a firm that specialised in providing lawyers to corporates on a contract basis.
Commenting on Olger's appointment, CEO and managing director, Michael Cameron said: "Kate brings many years of experience to the team...[she] has a strong customer orientation and a deep understanding of financial services and the legal issues that need to be managed in our business."
Olger's is one of three new senior executive appointments, with David Carter taking on the role of CEO - banking and wealth and Fiona Thompson appointed chief risk officer.
